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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-44128

Description

Earthenware children's mug with canary glaze. Red transfer printed design of three women in a field; it appears one has fainted, as the two others are supporting her. Floral bushes and a basket are in the background. Red hand-painted line encircles the lip of the mug and hand-painted flourishes accent the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
ceramic glaze
transfer printing
Mug
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.957

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.957

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